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If your Methods class was anything like ours, it was very heavily biased toward litigation. And because of this, some of us didn't value it highly enough when we were enrolled. Bad on us.

Writing is more important than ever, as email has taken over as the primary form of communications. When Jason (who is a little older than Alex) started his first law firm job, there were barely computers on desks and email was “new.” Paper cover letters to documents were still being written by first-year lawyers and reviewed by senior associates before they were whisked away by couriers who were running around town delivering packages. Talk about transactions costs!

Well, today, even a green first-year lawyer is sending emails to clients. Proper written communication is essential. Use your experience in this class to pay attention to words, because every one of them usually counts for something.

When it comes to blue book citations, grin and bear it if you aren't going to use these professionally. Only thing to pick up here is that all lawyers need to pay attention to detail. Otherwise, sorry.

Bottom Line: Writing is more important than ever. Take this opportunity to practice and learn.